Police Clash With Protesters in Gosport Following Migrant Arrivals

Six arrests followed clashes between police and protesters in Gosport over arriving migrant boats.

Demonstrators clashed with police in Gosport, Hampshire, as nearly one hundred and fifty people arrived on the south coast aboard small boats. Officers made six arrests during the unrest, while coaches transported the arrivals away from Portsmouth Harbour for processing. This marked the second recent demonstration targeting the coastal town over migrant disembarkations.

• Six individuals were arrested by police during the demonstrations in Gosport.
• Nearly one hundred and fifty people crossed the Channel on two vessels before being brought ashore.
• Four coaches transported the newly arrived individuals away from Portsmouth Harbour.
• Crowds gathered on the south coast chanting slogans demanding arrivals be sent back.

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Timeline

1. Oct 4Crowds gathered in Gosport as two boats carrying migrants arrived at the south coast.
2. Oct 5Police made six arrests as protests continued following the arrival of one hundred and forty-nine migrants.

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• Daily ExpressAfter summaryAnti-migrant protesters scuffle with police after 149 small boat arrivals use 'new route'1h ago · open ↗
• The GuardianAnti-migrant protesters scuffle with police in Gosport after Channel rescue2h ago · open ↗

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